Gavilon Group

(Reuters) - Global trading companies including Swiss Glencore (GLEN.L) and U.S.-based Bunge (BG.N) have expressed interest in the possible sale of U.S. energy and grains trader Gavilon Group, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Gavilon, owned by hedge fund manager Dwight Anderson and investors such as billionaire George Soros, began exploring fund-raising options in January, offering the chance to buy into a leading fertilizer distribution system, a network of grain storage bins and oil storage facilities in Oklahoma.

Bids for a potential sale that may net up to $5 billion are due in early March, Bloomberg reported, citing people it did not name. The company has also discussed a possible initial public offering with its bankers, it said.

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